Obituaries

David Martin

David Martin

David Martin

Mr. David Eugene Martin, age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.Mr. Martin was born on October 1, 1946, to the late Curtis Martin and the late Mary Louise Hearn Martin. He worked for GA Power at Plant Harley Branch for 35 years.
James Clemons

James Clemons

James Clemons

With most profound sorrow, we announce the passing of James Lloyd Clemons, Jr., “Chub,” at age 57 on January 19, 2025, in Macon, Georgia, surrounded by his family and enveloped in love.Chub, a lifelong resident of Eatonton, Georgia, was born on August 14, 1967.
Dorothy Ann Lankford Epps

Dorothy Ann Lankford Epps

Dorothy Ann Lankford Epps

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Dorothy Epps, on January 2, 2025, at the age of 81. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, she was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Michael Storey

Michael “Mike” Booth Storey, 77, of Buckhead, Georgia, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on December 24, 2024.Mike was born on March 20, 1947, to Albert Elmo and Frances Loyd Storey in Elkton, Tennessee.
William Huff

William Huff

William Huff

Mr. William Lawrence “Larry” Huff, age 77, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025.Mr. Larry was born on January 19, 1947, in Duluth, GA, to the late Doyle Luther Huff and the late Juanita Burris Huff. He was very witty and always made people laugh.
Lura Ballew

Lura Ballew

Lura Ballew

Laura Patricia “Patti” Ballew was born to Fred and Minnis Couch on November 23, 1939, in Fannin County, Georgia.
Steven Alliston

Steven Alliston

Steven Alliston

Steven Lynn Alliston, 64, of Eatonton, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on November 30, 1960, in Milledgeville, Ga., to Robert Edward Alliston Sr. and the late Frances Ann Carnes Alliston.
Louie Thomas Long

Louie Thomas Long

Louie Thomas Long

Louie Thompson Long Jr., 80, of Eatonton, died peacefully on December 14, 2024.
Edward Pierce McLeroy

Edward Pierce McLeroy

Edward Pierce McLeroy

Edward Pierce McLeroy, age 86, passed away in his sleep Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, of congestive heart failure.He was the son of Mildred and Lynn McLeroy Sr. of Eatonton. He attended school in Eatonton and graduated from Putnam County High School in 1956.